“Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for peace.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: peace
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Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people
“Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: leadership
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A great revolution in just one single
“A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: society
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I firmly believe that the mission of
“I firmly believe that the mission of religion in the 21st century must be to contribute concretely to the peaceful coexistence of humankind.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: religion
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To communicate the truths of history is
“To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: history
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No one can live entirely on their
“No one can live entirely on their own, nor can any country or society exist in isolation.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: society
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We are not merely passive pawns of
“We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces; nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: history
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I believe that we must maintain pride
“I believe that we must maintain pride in the knowledge that the actions we take, based on our own decisions and choices as individuals, link directly to the magnificent challenge of transforming human history.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: history
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Divorced from the cosmos, from nature, from
“Divorced from the cosmos, from nature, from society and from each other, we have become fractured and fragmented.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: society
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It is only through such real-life daily
“It is only through such real-life daily struggles and challenges that a genuine sensitivity to human rights can be inculcated. This is a truth that is not limited to school education: it applies to all of us.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: education
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The wisdom and experience of older people
“The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: society
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